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1.Flat Washer

2.Bevel Washer

3.5/8" Hex Bolt

4.Mower Blade

Figure 12

LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK

NOTICE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 31).

There are three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.

1.The distance from the mower blades to the ground.

2.The forward pitch of the mower blades.

3.The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side.

The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground

(Figure 13)

•In the lowest cutting position should be 1-1/2" + 1/4" (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm).

•In the highest cutting position should be 4-1/2" + 1/4" (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm).

Lowest Cutting Position

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1-1/2" + 1/4" (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm)

Highest Cutting Position

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4-1/2" + 1/4" (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm)

1.Mower Deck

2.Mower Blade

3.Ground

Figure 13

The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades

(Figure 14)

•Should be 0" – 1/4" (6.35 mm) pitched forward.

NOTICE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward.

Forward Pitch of Mower Blades

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Front of

Forward Pitch = 0" – 1/4"

Mower

(6.35 mm)

Deck

1.

Mower Deck

 

2.

Mower Blade

 

3.

Ground

 

Figure 14

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